Reply to Pitt v Rochester?

Forum Index » College and University Discussion

Reply to "Pitt v Rochester?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the percentage of the student body following an engineering or premed track (and therefore needing to put in more time in class work) is likely higher at Rochester. That can be good or bad depending on the kid! [/quote]. Are you kidding me? So many kids go to Pitt for premed. There are how many UPMC hospitals and clinics within a 5 mile radius of the center of campus—Presby, Shadyside, Magee and so many others, plus that top 10 medical school right across from the basketball arena (the Petersen).

The Engineering school is steps away.

I think that there is a perception that because Pitt is an early admit, and the cost is lower, and sports are real there that it couldn’t possibly be an intellectual powerhouse. It’s solid enough, and in a great city!

That’s the other thing that I failed to mention about Pitt. It really is turning the corner hard (in a very good way), and working its way into a higher ranked offering.
[/quote]

Perhaps you missed that I said “percentage” of students, which I do think is quite likely. Obviously there are many more premed students and engineers at Pitt since there are many more of every major there! But the chance that that your kids freshman hallmates are nearly half engineers and premeds is higher at Rochester. I’m not saying that’s a good thing or knocking Pitt at all! [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics